Necktie, scarf, and girdle.



L. 0. ELLISON.

NEGKTIE, SCARF, AND GIRDLE.

APPLIOATION FILED JULY 8, 1912.

Patented July 1, 1913.

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L. O. ELLISON.

NEGKTIE, SGARF, AND GIRDLE.

APPLIOATION FILED JULY 8, 1912.

1,066,093. Patented July 1, 1913.

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LOIS CARRIE ELLISON, OF WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

/ NECKTIE, SCARF, AND GIRDLE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented July 1 1913.

Application filed July 8, 1912. Serial No. 708,284.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, Lois CARRIE ELLIsoN,

I subject ofthe Dominion of Canada, residing at the city of Washington, in the District of Columbia, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Neckties, Scarfs, and Girdles, of which the following is a specification.

My invention consists of certain improve ments in ties, scarfs and girdles.

In carrying out my invention I employ what I term an openable knot, and show it located in a necktie or scarf. Many persons are unable to tie this style of scarf and the pulling of the material into the small knots, which fashion now dictates, causes the goods, especially when a bias tie is used, to become so vmussed, worn and soiled as to be worthless in a short time. Owing to the short life of these ties, the quality of the goods used in making this style of neck scarf has gradually become poorer, until at present, most of the ties would not withstand being tied once,

were it not for the lining.

My invention obviates the above conditions. First, since the t1e does not have to be tied and untied, the wear and tear due to such process is entirely eliminated. Secondly, the open knot of my invention allows thetie to be cut from three or four pieces or parts, (I have made the accompanying drawings to illustrate it when out in four parts,) while the regular four-in-hand is cutin lengths from forty eight to fifty two inches, and of one continuous piece of goods unless pieced.

The principal object of my invention is to produce a tie so simple in its adjustment, that even a child can put one on or take one off without a mirror. The simplicity is due to the ties being made in sizes the same as-v collars.

The tie is provided with a button-hole in the back of the neckband and when this is placed over the collar but-ton, it is-impossible for the tie to become misplaced, both as regards to the knot and apron, and also the neckband, which can neither slip up on the collar, nor if tight, pull under the collar. This feature makes it equally adapted. to any style of collar, whether standing or turned down. It cannot possibly be put onwrong, nor get out ofplac'e when it is on.

My invention is fully disclosed in the. following specification of which the accompanying drawings form a part and in which the parts of my open knot are fully designated by suitable reference characters in each of the views.

Figure 1. shows the open knot when closed, as it would appear in a" front elevation of a necktie or scarf. Fig. 2. shows the back elevation with the open knot closed. I

Fig. 3. shows the back elevation with the kno-t'open. Fig. 4. shows a front elevation and the separation of the open knot. Fig. 5. shows the back elevation of the openknot when separated. Fig. 6. represents the neckband, showing the buttonhole m, in the center. Fig. 7. represents a suitable reinforcement or stiffening member. Fig. -8. indicates the under or back portion of the apron. Fig. 9. illustrates the open knot and neckband. Fig. 10. shows the front portion of the apron.

The end d of neckband, Fig. 6, is reinforced by f the small piece of fiber, or any other material which would hold the rounded point firm. The purpose of this stiff part is to keep the two portions of the tie in -place until secured by the snap fastener b and c Fig. 3. The end 9?. of the back portion of the apron, 6 Fig. 8. is folded to fit into the end 0 of neckband, Fig. 6. The end 79 of the front portion ofapron Fig. 10, is folded to fit into the end 9 of the open knot, Fig. 9. The gathering or folding of these apron pieces must be done to simulate the folds of. a tie, and depends on the shape of apron, whether folded, pointed, or the narrow straight variety. The dotted lines, 7', 7c and Z Fig. 9. show where the three folds in the open knot portion come, but they are not to be pressed in the goods, simply fold atplaces designated, The end of the neckband 9, Figs. 6. and 9, is to be fastened to the open knot portion at r Fig. 9, which is between the folding lines is and l'of the open knot Fig. 9. Fold back the open knot portion at Z Fig. 9. and fasten the side line .9 Fig. 4, by sewing or other stout means.

To put the tie on: Insert the button at back of collar in button-hole, m Figs. 1-2- -3-45-6 and 9. Place the rounded rethe front, fold. at j and press the socket por tion I) of the snap fastener Fig.3. over the ball portion 0 of the snap fastener Fig. 3.

forming the finished result as shown in Fig. 2., the outside or head of the snap fastener being designated by -a.

Having described my invention, anddesiring Letters Patent, I claim-'- A tie comprising two depending aprons, an intermediate connecting band, an openable knot portion consisting of a strip of material free at one end and permanently connected at the other end to the tie atthe junction of one apron portion and the connecting band, a reinforced projection formed at the junction of the other apron and the said band, said knot portion adapted to form the rear Wall of a pocket for the reception of said projection, and the free end to said knot portion adapted to surround the upper portion of both aprons, and means for detachably connecting said free end to the rear portion of the knot. In testimony whereof I afix my signature in presence of two Witnesses. I

LOIS CARRIE ELLISON, Witnesses:

L. H. ELLISON, LUKE V. ELLISON. 

